Third Rail – American
Third Rail pulses with an electric, urban energy, inviting guests into a dimly lit sanctuary where the art of the cocktail takes center stage. From the smoldering, aromatic depth of the Smokeshow to the whimsical, citrus-bright notes of the Yuzu Cute, each inventive pour is a masterclass in balance and flair, making every visit feel like a spirited escape into the heart of the city’s nightlife.
628 20th Street, San Francisco CA 94107 https://thirdrailbarsf.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, nut-free, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the impressive food quality and fresh, crispy textures that define the menu, noting that every dish arrives with a high standard of care. Reviewers highlight the inviting atmosphere and efficient service, praising the space as a vibrant neighborhood addition that leaves a lasting positive impression.
Menu
- Third Rail - $16: four roses bourbon, aperitif wine, lemon, honey, orange bitters
- Evil Twin - $16: rayu mezcal, aperitivo, fresh grapefruit, lemon, house-made spicy bitters
- Pawloma - $17: patron silver tequila or ilegal mezcal joven, grapefruit, lime, agave, elderflower, sparkling grapefruit soda
- Yuzu Cute - $16: bombay sapphire gin, elderflower, yuzu, pineapple, lemon, mint
- I Need a Vacation - $16: weber ranch vodka & tito’s vodka, kalamansi, lime, Mexican aperitif, guava, house-made spicy bitters
- Smokeshow - $17: bacardi ocho & ron del barrilito 3 star rum, falernum, cardamom, star anise, lemon, house-made cinnamon bitters, torched cinnamon stick
- Dragonfly - $14: Ritual Zero Proof Tequila, butterfly pea flower, agave, lime, clove
- The Perfect Date - $18: date-infused angel’s envy bourbon & rye & sons rye blend, sweet & dry vermouths, walnut bitters, house-made cinnamon bitters, smoked orange peel & cherry
- Strawberry Blonde - $17: milk-washed strawberry gin, aperitivo, amaro, lemon, vanilla bean, milk
- Dilly Dally - $17: dill-infused meili vodka, reyka vodka, makrut lime aperitif, alpine herbal liqueur, extra dry vermouth, salt, cornichon
- Rail Shot - $14: 8oz beer + 1oz shot + .5oz jerky
- Hojichacha - $18: Browned Butter-washed Scotch Blend, Hojicha Syrup, Banana Liqueur, Chocolate & Angostura Bitters, Salted Hojicha Cream, Brûléed Banana Chip
- Smoked Old Fashioned & Char Siu Jerky Pairing - $22: Sagamore Rye Whiskey blend, Black Pepper Maple, Cinnamon & Orange Bitters, Smoke paired with Torched Char Siu pork jerky
- Jerk - $8: beef, allspice, clove, cinnamon, thyme, scotch bonnet chili, cayenne, black pepper, brown sugar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mighty Meat - $8: beef, pepper, coriander, brown sugar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Red Eye - $8: beef, espresso, arbol and morita chili, cumin
- Sonoma - $8: beef, ginger, brown sugar, tamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Lectin-Free
- Sriracha - $8: grass-fed smoked beef, sriracha powder, garlic
- Mushroom - $8: shiitake mushrooms, tamari, sake, garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Thicc Jim - $8: pork, honey, garlic, cherry, brown sugar, spice blend Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spiced Almonds - $6: Nana Joe’s chile-cumin roasted almonds Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Chicharrones - $6: 4505’s original flavor fried pork rinds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free